Bernanke, like other economic historians, characterized the Great Depression as a disaster because of its length, depth, and consequences. The Depression lasted a decade, beginning in 1929 and ending during World War II.
Personal items Personal items include a purse, briefcase, tote bag, camera bag, laptop computer, or small backpack, and must fit beneath the seat in front of yours. United limits personal items to 17x9x10 inches.
The following items do not count as personal items (theyâre freebies): 1  A jacket or umbrella. 2  Food or drink purchased after clearing the security checkpoint. 3  Duty-free merchandise. 4  Special itemsopens in a new window like strollers, child restraint seats or assistive devices such as wheelchairs or crutches.